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5 Sep 2017
STEVE HARPER BECOMES A FOUNDATION PATRON
By Liz Luff On 5 September 2017 In Uncategorized
Steve Harper, the former Premier League goalkeeper who plied his trade at clubs across the North East, has today (5 September) been announced as a Patron of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. He is the first new
31 Aug 2017
SECOND UPDATE ON THE ANDREW GROUNSELL CHALLENGE
By Liz Luff On 31 August 2017 In Uncategorized
The Andrew Grounsell Challenge is now into day 7, with Luke Westoe and Darren Purvis cycling to and from, as well as climbing the Three Peaks to raise funds for us and Maggie’s Newcastle. It’s all in
28 Aug 2017
UPDATE ON THE ANDREW GROUNSELL CHALLENGE
By Liz Luff On 28 August 2017 In Uncategorized
The Andrew Grounsell Challenge is now underway, with Luke Westoe and Darren Purvis cycling to and from, as well as climbing the Three Peaks to raise funds for us and Maggie’s Newcastle. It’s all in memory of
28 Aug 2017
TV PRESENTER RUNNING TWO HALF MARATHONS AND ONE VERY SPECIAL RAFFLE…
By Liz Luff On 28 August 2017 In Uncategorized
Thank you to our long-time supporter, Ian Payne, for going above and beyond the call of duty this summer. Not only is Ian undertaking both the Great North Run and Great East Run to raise funds for
25 Aug 2017
SETTING OFF ON THE ANDREW GROUNSELL CHALLENGE
By Liz Luff On 25 August 2017 In Uncategorized
Two North East cycling enthusiasts set off from Newcastle today (Friday 25 August) to ‘kick cancer in the saddle’ and raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and Maggie’s at the Freeman Hospital. Architect, Luke Westoe,
22 Aug 2017
BANK HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN DAY AT KINGSTON PARK OPEN SPACES
By Liz Luff On 22 August 2017 In Uncategorized
Our thanks to Kingston Park Community Football Club, which is hosting a Family Fun Day in Newcastle and inviting families from across the region to attend. It’s sure to be a fun-packed Bank Holiday event, ideal for
16 Aug 2017
BURNING LOVE FOR ELVIS PRESLEY CONTINUES
By Liz Luff On 16 August 2017 In Uncategorized
Four decades after the death of Elvis Presley (16 August 2017 is the 40th anniversary), fans still meet regularly on Tyneside to celebrate his life and enjoy his music. The dedicated group, called Elvis in Newcastle, brings
14 Aug 2017
DONATION FOLLOWING FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS
By Liz Luff On 14 August 2017 In Uncategorized
Thank you to Graham Thompson and Bill Eaton for donating £500 to the Foundation this week. The money was raised after Graham successfully predicted five Newcastle United scores last season. Graham says he had ‘a good run’
8 Aug 2017
ON THE TWELFTH DAY OF SUMMER…
By Liz Luff On 8 August 2017 In Uncategorized
We’re so glad this very special festive event at St Nicholas’ Cathedral in Newcastle is raising funds for us again this December. It was a wonderful, and very popular, occasion last year and we’re sure it will
4 Aug 2017
LOYAL FRIEND REMEMBERED THROUGH CHARITY CYCLE ‘PILGRIMAGE’
By Liz Luff On 4 August 2017 In Uncategorized
Our thanks and congratulations to the friends of Ipswich Town fan, Rob Percy, who have successfully completed a cycling ‘pilgrimage’ in his memory. Six of Rob’s friends re-enacted the journey he would make to Portman Road every